Cabbage Soup (Shchi)
Ingredientsfor 2
150
Cal
4g
Protein
30g
Carbs
6g
Fat
- 13 tbs Unsalted Butter
- 21 large Onion
- 31 medium Cabbage
- 41 Carrots
- 51 Celery
- 61 Bay Leaf
- 78 cups Vegetable Stock
- 82 large Potatoes
- 92 large Tomatoes
- 10Garnish Sour Cream
- 11Garnish Dill
Instructions
- 1
Add the butter to a large Dutch oven or other heavy-duty pot over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the onion and sauté until translucent.
- 2
Add the cabbage, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables begin to soften, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the bay leaf and vegetable stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Add the potatoes and bring it back to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Add the tomatoes (or undrained canned tomatoes) and bring the soup back to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6
emove and discard the bay leaf from the pot.
- 7
Serve topped with fresh sour cream and fresh dill.